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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-10-22
Circuit Court Proceedings.
October Term, 1887.

James II. Fletcher, Jr. commissioner
in clancery and commissioner Of &C
counts resigned his office.
John w. Gilet, another commissions
er in chancery, was designated as COM
missioner of accounts in place of James
H. Fletcher, Jr., resigned.
George T. Parramore WAS appointed
commissioner chancery of Said court.
Will of Sally R. Kellam, deceased, was
admitted to prohat.
George S. G. Mears' admir-. vs. John
r. Sturgis' committee. Continued uli-
til next term on account of sick and
absent witnesses.
Samuel NJ. Field VS.. Grayson M.
Sharretts. On u cilveat. This CASE in
volved The issuing of Il grant to the de-
PENDANT for .625 acres of land on ASA.
league island. Trial by jury was waived.
Case heard by court and decided in IA
vnr Of Field and agai st issuing grant
todefendant.
Court was in session two weeks and a
large amount of chancery matter dis
posed Of, IS DEGREES being entered which
will be reported in our next issue.
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OEaIfcNcE.

Mr.. ]. +. Powell and family leave for
Baltimore OIL Saturday.
NJ. w. LeCato, of New York city,
was in TOWN. during the week.
The oysfermen are getting out a large
number of bivalves at this port.
The Academy defeated the Town.. in
a match game OF football, Wednesday
evening.
MIR. ]. Lee Winder's family was aug
mented by the arrival Of II line girl few
days ago.
F. L. K,r!z. editor of Eastern Shore
Herald, Was lii town during early part
nf the week.
W P. Anney, formerly of this place,
but now located ut Pocomok City, has
been in town during the week.
There will be Episcopal service every
Sunday i'll town from this date, When
Rev. Mr.. McNabb is unable to bc here,
MIR. w. G. Marshall will read the SER
vice.
The Baptist parsonage, Which had to
be vacated some time ago. owing to the
repairs being made on tho building, has
heen again occupied. having been re-
modelled and extensively enlarged.
Mrs. Sallie G.. Bruff. mother of Mrs.
W.R Hallett.of this place, mas stricken
with paralysis at The residence of her
son INLAY. John w. Corbin, near Pun
goteague. last Thursday night, and now
lies in a critical condition.
James G. Weaver has announced him
self as an independent flmter candidate
for House Of Dele at cs for acc mac and
northampton. His candidacy necessi
tates his retirement from; the editorial
chair Of the Eastern Virginian. Sever
al prominent Republicans were in con-
sultation in town on Monday. with Bro.
Weaver. and the following day he lAft
for Northampton. where he conferred it
is understood. with the representative
Republicans of that county. The result
WIS his announcement. The Demo
Gratis Of Accomac will net be fooled by
any such cllicanery as this.
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Land for S ale.

Will be sold at Cashville, on
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22ND, 1887,
the LANDS belonging to Margaret
Ii. Rogers, deceased, as follows
1St. Tract containing 4O4 acres,
part woodland and part arabic, sit
uated on Machotank creek, and
bounded as follows: on the east by
the lands of Geo. 3. Mock, on the
west by the marsh, on the north by
Machotank creek, On the south by
the lands of Leah s. B0ggs. The
above tract has good dwelling with
necessary outbuildings.
End. Piece OF swamp LAID con.
tanning y acres, situated in Dolls
swamp, Z miles from Cashville.-
The two pieces to he sold separately.
Sale to commence at % O'Clock p.
~. Terms made known on day OF
sale. LOUIS r. BoGGs,
For the Heirs.
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Public schoo; Notice.

The regular annual meeting of the
electoral county school board. composed
of county Judge, commonwtalth's at.
torney and county superintendent will
lie held on the 2Sth day Of November
(court day. for the purpose of filling
vacancies in district boards Of school
trustees which occur annually on. the
10Th of November. Petitions for one
new trustee III each district board, OF
for continuance of Old officers will ther
be III order.
JOIN E. MAPP.
Go. Supt. Schools.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-10-22

Messrs. William Fisher and Elijah
Sims. who have been visiting friends on
Messongo for several weeks, returned
to their homes in Missouri last Monday.
Tie former Was citizen Of this county
about 70 years ago. He has plospered
IN his adopted home and madame ru-
mur las it that the object OF his visit at
this time WAS to secure Il help-ineet t.
share tie fruits Of his laboIs.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-10-22

A destructive fire occurred on last
Saturday night about 1870 O'Clock at
Machipungo station. 10y which the steam
saw mill blacksmith Shop, warehouse
and entire lumber yard owned by j. e.
and Z. w. Dennis were destroyed. To
til loss $4,000, 10 insurance. These
young gentlemen had about three weeks
ago purchased the mill and property
from their father. Pioneer.
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Temperance Eectul az.

Master Robert F. Williams. the won.
derful boy orator from New York City
pronounced by the press to be tile great
prodigy oi the age and a second john b.
Cough in advocating temperance will
lecture to the people of the Eastern
Shore on the subject-''great national
evil of intemperancen at the following
times ard places:
Clincoteague, Oct. Goth; Temperance.
vile, Oct. 23nd; Sykes Island, Oct. 24tt
I4eemo,t, Oct. 25tll; Motlestown, Oct
9th: DrImmnndtown. Oct ;1st: Oman
cock. Nov. LIST; i.ocuslviIte, N ov. 2nd
Wacl.;uTcasue. Nov. 3rl.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-10-22

Mr.. VIM. Lea Ferris, vice-president
of the Rrandywine Mills, honored our
sanctum this week and anew advertise
nent of the very excellent firm,of which
lie is Il member and which all our MR.
chants patronizc, proves that he knows
how 10 make himself al agreeable vlsl
tor AS we'll us to sell first class goods.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-10-22

A pumpkin is on exhibition at Tenn.
peranceville which weighs l57 pounds
and all our readers Will agree with us
that is s.some pumpkin" but no one
will be surprised who has tested the val
ue of Our Mixture b. manufactured
by Humphreys & Tilghman, SalisburY,t tt
he Informed that its immense size is
due To that valuable fertilizer.
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Each lecture will he d, liyerel a

Each lecture will be d'liverel at
night of day designated. Everybody
should hear the boy orator, whn is con
sidered the novelty Of the d. Th
following testimonial Of his merit Is til
ken from the New York Leader:
MASTER Robert Williams, the hoy ora
tor, is II very remarkable chill, having
nothing Of an abnormal nature about
him. He is a sweet. winning, beautiful
boy. He seems the true symbol of the
..ew party. 10 hear him with your eyes
closet you would say you were listening
to Il ni;li of power and thought. F"
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-10-22

Mr.. A. Fl. G. Mems, Wachapreague,
as will lie seen by advertisement i'll this
issue is just home from the city with
fall and winter goods and is prepared tc
sell you nn most reasonable terms. Oul
young friend is entirely too enterprisine
to keep his goods TO look at and you
should call, ii you wait bargains.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-10-22

Messrs. Finney & Co.. through our
columns S. announce to the public, that
they have in addition to a large stock ST
fall and winter gouds, an assortment OF
furniture ard mattresses very cheap. al.
so a choice lot OF cypress shingles, well
tubing and fencing, coal &C.. at bottom
prices.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-10-22

The m llinery business at Keller is
conducted only By MIS-. Jennie Alcars,
and not by Mcars & Carmine as adver-
tiscd in cur last issue. Her establish
mcnt is headquarters all the same fol-
everything needed in millinery and
GresSmaking.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-10-22

For SALE-Having rented ont my
farm for the coming year, will sell at
private sale 6 horses, l pair Of large
mules, colt q years old by Grey Nor
rill, 2 spring colts by Old Morrill,, fine
lot of mich COWS, large yoke Of oxen
and cattle, all farming implements in-
GLIDING Champion self Dinde. nearly
new, thresler, wheat drill, fan, douhle-
horse wagon, carts, &C., l jump-seat
double carriage nearly new, buggy and
spring wagon, aud numerous other
things .also part Of household and kitch-
Ell furniture, $40 barrels Of corn, 40
stacks OF fodder and so tons of hay.
Z. 7. Taylor.
Jenkins Bridge, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-10-22

Every one who wishes to purchase
goods, in reach of MessrS. s. J. Lewis d
Cos store, should call at once. To ap-
preciate the extent and variety of their
Stock you must see it. and we believe
you can buy OF them on as favorable
terms rs at any store or Eastern Shore.
Read til-ii, advertisement. and you will
s,.ell;lt their stock i: fail aud compltt c
III illl respects.
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BUSINESS NOTICES

NoTlcE-The Pungoteague livery
having dissolved partnership on Sept.
1st, By mutual consent, am not re-
sponsible for any debts made after the
above date. Parties holding accounts
against late firm must bring them in by
Nov. 1st, 1887. S w. Ames
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-10-22

At a meeting of the Pungoteague
Grange to be held at the Fair Grounds
On Thursday, 9th inst, the vote will be
taken whether the Eastern Shore Agri-
cultural Fail will lie held i'll the future
ON tlie old fair grounds ur a. Keller sta
tion. A full attendance OF the meln-
belS is requested.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-10-22

For SALE-At private contract, per-
sonal property consisting in part of
horses cattle, hogs, farming Implements,
&C., included In the list being IL Morgan
colt, year old, of great promise.
Arthur Colonna.
Pungoteague.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-10-22

For dress goods, ladies ard misses
dolnNanS and jackets, and ready-made
cl,lhing for men, youths. boys and
children. Gull on Pate IL Mason, Lee
mont. They have large stock aad at
rock bottom prices.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-10-22

Bill Hopkins and jim Butler, colored
picked Il hole through the Jail wall AT
Acconlac G. e., last Wednesday night
and made their escape. The former was
serving out sentence for lalceny, the
latter for assault and battery.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-10-22

Parks 6 Causey, Leemont, ae closing
out Il great many goods ut reduced
rates. regardless of cost. The most Of
their stock bei 6 entirely new ard
bought for "spot cash." now is the
time to secure bargains if you will call
on them.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-10-22

EsTRAY-Straye.l from nv premises
in June, red COW, white on back and
with holes in each ear. Information Of
her whereabouts will b. suitably reward
ed j. w. Vessels,
Parksley.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-10-22

For SALE-At my nursery al Oman
cock, $4,000 peach trees Of The latest va.
rietles of Delaware, really for delivery
this fall, ut price not to exceed S. per
Jog. SIS per 900. and $40 per | 900 for
1000 OF more. Can also furnish apple
trees, vines plants, anything in nursery
line from other nurseries ut reduced
rates. j. T.. West,
OnallcUcS.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-10-22

The Maltby House. Baltimore. is To-
Gated in husimesS ceutre of cily.and COLI
veniel.t TO steamboat landings, making
il desirable stopping place for both
merchants and planters.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-10-22

For S,LE.-One Morrill, colt year
old next spring. one Signet colt year
old next spring, 1 Joe. Bell 3 years old
next spring. Apply to
a. N. II. Mapp.
Belle Haven, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-10-22

Hon. S. 5. Wilkins, the Democratic
Fluater candidate Tor House of Dele
gates. is now nakinga tour OF Acco-
mac and will address The voters at
Gleenbackyilie Tonight.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-10-22

For RENT-My house and lot In
Onancock where now reside. Posses
sion will be given amy time after the
25th Of this mouth. Apply to
J. T. Powell. or
Henry F.Powell.
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saTURD AY, OCTOBER 22,''1SS7

e A cross-mark on your paper, before
a." your name. made with pen and INK
n5yr indicates tn;lt your subscription mas
&sr expired, or is due. anu you! are re-
Esy spectfully solicited to remit OF re-
EaS new
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-10-22

AN OLD SToRY-Baily's Cholera Cure.
the great Diahrhoea and Dysentery cure
has been found to be positive specific
in all OF the bowel complaints. Let ev-
cry family get and keep bottle in the
house. Tryi only 25 cents. Sold by
all merchants. Manufactured by James
Baily s SON, Baltimore.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-10-22

For SALE-One thoroughbred Jersey
COW and calf and one Jersey COW, half
bred and calf, OH reasonable TERMS
Will sell either or all of them
Sydney Russell,
AccOmac T. II
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Mcssrs. G.. Is. Fosque & Co., Oman
cnek have recently gotten In Il fine line
of carpets and linen window curtains.
See advertisement.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-10-22

Sally Williams. Sparks Nedab and
another. Ill cclorcd luuaticS confined IN
our ]ail. were taken to asylum at Peters
bug, last FRIDAY.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-10-22

Mr.. F. r. Brent will address the vo'
tiers at Powellton 81 p. m. to-day and at
Gnilford next Saturday night.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-10-22

Capt. John W. hurting, one OF Oil
leading citizens is quite Ill.
Miss Clara & )li.is, of Snow Hill, Nd,
is the guest OF Mrs. O. NJ. Jones.
A Mr.. luminous of Blshopville, Nd,
has | cen engaged as clerk Ivy u. j.
Wheaton u Co.
Paint artistically applied by Mr.. VIM
Messick to his dwelling has made it d
thing OF beauty,
Mr.. ..J.Whealtm is in Philadelphia
attending tn repairs on some property
recently purchased there.
A confectionery store. witha splendid
lrcstanant attached, has been opened
here by uncle Billy Clayvillc.
The first oyster boat of the season.
commanded by Capt. VIM. Risley, isnow
loading with oysters in our channel, al
SO cents per busfel.
Mr.. Edward Timmons will engage in
the stock raising business here.alld with
that object In view received Il drove of
horses on Wednesday.
Choice oysters are selling here at 81
per bushel, and the large and small to
gether at so cents per hushel. In some
places owing to calm and warm weather,
they are getting little green.
George c. Lewis, who was stabbed by
W. I. Dryden on the 7Lh of July, can
live ONLY a few DAYS. Tour correspond
rnt failed to state, bnt we presume he
is dying of his old wound.-Ed.
A,oung mems Democratic club is be-
ing organized here, and Il good report
can be expected from Chinct league. on
the Sth Of November. All Democrats
with us are falling into line and will
vote for Ewell and Wilkins.
A party of railroad officials, while on
their way to this place some days ago to
arrange for the lew steamboat wharf to
lie crt cred here, were detained so long
by an accident on railroad. that they
had to return home and have hot yet put
III ill appearance here.
Recent arrivals at the Atlantic: VIII.
Miller, Phila.: j. W. Burnham, New
York; f. Is. Davidson. r. j. Satterfield.
Milford, Del. Arthur Roney. Richmond,
Va, VIM. Hemsley, W. \. Johnson
Baltimore, Md; L. A. Veasey. Berlin,
Nd; II. Il. Bennett, Parksley, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-10-22

Mrs. Betsy I.illston. died at the resi-
dcnce Of her grandson, Mr.. Wesley Bull,
ne;u Oilancock last Monday, aged IS
year.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-10-22

N ,rIcE.-We expect to go to the CITY
in afewdays to buy goods and we earn
estlyr quest MI persons indpht,d 10 lis
to settle their accounts at,lice.
w. Is. Wilkins Il Go.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-10-22

NoTIcE-All persons ara hereby fore
warned from cunning Or otherwise tres
passing upon my premises under Dellalty
of law. Henry Lang.
Accomac G. II.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-10-22

Never fail to read onr business no,
tees. They always contain matter OF
importance and especially this week.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-10-22

Hon. r. +. Beirnc of the Richmond
State will speak ut Accomac q. IL. !.
court-day, at Onancock at night anu at
Tenlperanceville Tuesday afternoon,
November lSt.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-10-22

Hon. John w. Daniel will speak at
Acconac G. H., next c,'urt-1ay, at
Onaucork Monday night Of same day
and at Bellc Haven OH Tuesday follow
inc
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apportion.ncnt of school FUNDS

Apportlonment of the first payment
of State school funds exclusively for the
nay Of teachers for the session 1887 'SS,
ut the rate of 90 cts. per canita Of school
population by last census. Total amount
of first naYment 50 10. 20.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-10-22

PoRSALE CIEAP-A plain compass.
inch needle. with levels, sights and
Jacobs staff, also ii 50 link Chain and
plating instruments. everything In good
repair. John j. Gunter,
Accomac Q. Fl.
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Merchants will find it to their advan.
tage to deal with IS, and families to use
our flour. Nudge, Smith 81 Co
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-10-22

Democrats, who wish to vote at this
election must have their names on the
registration looks before sunset OF SAT-
urdS, Goth inst.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-10-22

NoTIcE-The firm of Shield Sc Duer,
Shields wharf. has been dissolved by
mutual consent. VIM. b. Shield having
purchased the interest of said Duer in
the firm VIM. 3. Shield,
A. G.. Duer
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-10-22

The Democrats at this place and vi
cinity will turn out in great numbers Oh
next Saturday evening, the 22nd inst.
to listen to addresses by Hon. John W.
G.. Blackstone and others, who are ex.
pected 10 be present at Greenbackville
on the occasion, in the interest of the
Democratic party Of Virginia.
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9264 s 80 s277s.2O

Appointment of tie second paw.
mentof STATE school fumes, (Grandstafr)
exclusively for the pay of teac'lrrs for
the session 1887 IS at the rate of Sl.031
per capita of school population by last
census Total amount of second pay
ment so SELLS
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-10-22

Hiawatla Supreme make better
bread than any 1Duls OF the market, and
will please the most fastidious.
Nudge, Smith s. Go.
For SALE OR Remit offer my
house and lot situated in the fourlShing
village OF Poweton Torrent for ye 1855
OR will sell at Il reasonable price. The
house is new, large and convenient,
with street and water front, large lawn
running down to navigable water. ex-
cellent shore for wtlrveS, convenient
for fishing, cunning aud water sports.
For terms: apply to
]. P. McMath,
Wachapreayue City, Va.
FoR SALE-A pair of cylinder boil
ers at a low price. For terms apply TO
j. II. Jones,
Temperanceville.
Ask your grocer for Nudge, Smith &
Co'sfour and take nc other.
Nothing better can be found than Jas.
Myer 6 Co.'S, Royal Patent Process
Flour.
Try James Myer s. Co.'S. Southern
Cross Patent Process beats all for the
price.
Smoke Turkish Patrol cigar, best i've
cent cigar, For sale by j. Myers & w.,
BaltlmoressMd.
NoTICE-Would like to employ two
or three young white men to work on
.NVaterford" farm for year 1S8S-a
home with four rooms to live in. Have
also a good truck farm, with plenty of
resources for rent at Railroad station at
E;styille. Apply to L. M.Scott.
JohnsontDwn, Va.
NoTIcE-All persons are hereby fore.
warned from cunning OF otherwise
urespaasins on luy premises under full
penalty of law. Smith Milliner.
AccOmac 6. II.
For SALE CnEAP-A good horse car
rage, double wagon and harness aud
cart. VIM. j. Fosque,
Wachapreague.
foundry the undersigned on the
18th Inst, in Hog island inlet, North
amDton county, Va, one schooner
8 4-100 tons just rebuilt. without masts,
named Gertrude, and halls from New
York. The owner will please come for
ward, prove property, pay charges, &c.
John Lee Doughty,
VIM. Doughty, Jr.,
ExnOre.
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Mr.. Louis F. Boggs Nlll sell at pub
lie auction to Gay at Cashville, valuable
real estate.
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LosT-Last Monday, between Drum
hometown and Evans wharf, All over
coat of light color and pair of gloves.
Will reward finder. Fred Waddy
For RENT-For year 1883, the dwell
ling lately occupied by Edward L. Will
lis, situated at Willis wharf, North
ampton county, Va. 1t is us desirable
residence as can be found on Eastern
Shore of Virginia, being situated imne-
diately on water and in II miles of Ex-
morestition. The dwelling Is new con-
tanning several lrgr comfortable rooms.
conveniently arranged and is handsome
ly enclosed To those with means, fond
Of gaming, fishing, &C., or to one wish
ing to rent the store house adjacent
thereto, all engage in business, it is
especially desirable. Possession CAN be
given 1st of November. For further
particulars address Zorro Willis,
Exmpre station, Va.
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TOWELS,

in which is our famous II long and
I wide pure all linen towel for %
cents, also the Huckle Back and
many other kinds. We invite spe-
cial attention to our line Of